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Manufacturers today face a big challenge: hidden costs. Small issues like late quality checks, disconnected spreadsheets, and outdated planning systems often snowball into missed orders, excess stock, and overtime costs. These problems eat away at margins slowly but steadily. So how can businesses stop these inefficiencies before they pile up? The answer lies in Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), a connected approach that brings together planning, execution, quality, maintenance, and materials into one unified system. When paired with AI-driven tools, MOM becomes even more powerful, helping manufacturers detect problems early and make better decisions, faster. No wonder global investments in AI for manufacturing are expected to reach nearly $700 billion by 2032. But before we get into how AI changes the game, let's break down what MOM really is and why it's often confused with MES.